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# Raimund Girke (1930–2002)

## What is Raimund Girke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 217 auction results for Raimund Girke at 17 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,738 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,654–$32,208, n=19). The auction record is $127,000 for Berlin (auf schwarz) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berlin (auf schwarz), 1986 | Oil on canvas | $127,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Großes Weiß, 1969 | Mixed media on canvas | $123,215 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Sans titre (huile et tempera sur toile), 1973 | Oil paint | $84,040 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Höhenflug, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $63,259 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Progression BR IX, 1970 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $57,518 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (Öl auf Leinwand), 1969 | Öl auf Leinwand | $52,978 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Weiss Struktur II, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $52,010 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1977 | Egg and oil tempera on canvas | $49,826 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Flüchtig geschrieben, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $49,286 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Atmosphärisch, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $47,748 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $21,738 |
| Other | 6 | $4,979 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $3,586 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $32,410 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 68 | $13,441 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,599 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 217 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raimund Girke is a German artist with 289 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,654. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Raimund Girke sold in 2026 for $37,594, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raimund Girke work worth?

Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raimund Girke work is $6,654.

The median Raimund Girke painting sells for $17,703 across 127 lots.

The median Raimund Girke work on paper sells for $1,998 across 42 lots.

The median Raimund Girke print sells for $303 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Raimund Girke paintings typically sell for $6,914–$23,651 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Raimund Girke work on papers typically sell for $1,063–$1,984 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 33 | $303‡ | $681 | 69.7% | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 144 | $17,703†‡ | $127,000 | 88.2% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $1,998‡ | $9,080 | 64.6% | 2026-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $37,594 | $37,594 | — | 2026-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $61,231‡ | $127,000 | — | 2024-11-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Raimund Girke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (33 lots) median $303 with 69.7% sell-through. Paintings (144 lots) median $17,703, record $127,000. A typical Raimund Girke painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $61,231.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $253–$595‡ | $336‡ | $605 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $221–$427‡ | $303‡ | $681 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,062–$19,817†‡ | $6,731†‡ | $30,273 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 88 | $6,914–$23,651†‡ | $15,236†‡ | $57,518 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $26,821–$56,621‡ | $34,601‡ | $127,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,063–$1,984‡ | $1,369‡ | $3,532‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,768–$5,600‡ | $3,844‡ | $9,080 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $127,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $123,215 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $37,594 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,590‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $681 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $605‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Raimund Girke worth?

Across 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raimund Girke work is $6,654. The median Raimund Girke painting sells for $17,703 across 127 lots. The median Raimund Girke work on paper sells for $1,998 across 42 lots. The median Raimund Girke print sells for $303 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Raimund Girke paintings typically sell for $6,914–$23,651 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Raimund Girke work on papers typically sell for $1,063–$1,984 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Raimund Girke painting?

Based on 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raimund Girke painting is $17,703. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Raimund Girke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raimund Girke painting is $127,000.

### What is the average price of a Raimund Girke work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raimund Girke work on paper is $1,998. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raimund Girke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raimund Girke work on paper is $9,080.

### What is the average price of a Raimund Girke print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raimund Girke print is $303. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raimund Girke's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raimund Girke print is $681.

### What is the average price of a medium Raimund Girke painting?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raimund Girke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,236, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Raimund Girke work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raimund Girke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,369, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raimund Girke's auction record?

Raimund Girke's auction record is $127,000, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.